What makes this pickup different from a vintage original?

The Antiquity is hand-wound and potted using traditional methods with period-correct Alnico 5 magnets and vintage-style cloth wire, delivering the same articulate, bell-like character as early Telecasters. Unlike authentic aged units, it offers consistent performance and resistance to microphonic feedback without the noise floor and fragility of truly vintage pickups.

Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain styles?

No. The Antiquity is designed for blues, country, rock, and studio sessions where its controlled output, smooth roll-off, and upper-midrange snap shine. Its measured 6.4K ohm resistance and vintage character make it unsuitable for metal or djent playing.

What skill level do I need to install this?

Installation requires intermediate to advanced guitar maintenance knowledge. The pickup uses 6/32 round head slotted screws for height adjustment with an all-flush magnet pattern, and you will need to solder it into your Telecaster's wiring harness.

What are the exact dimensions and electrical specs?

DC resistance is 6.4K ohms with 2.1 henries of inductance and a Q factor of 2.05. Top pickup dimensions are 2.870 inches long and 0.770 inches wide; bottom pickup is 2.885 inches by 1.510 inches. Total height is 0.678 inches with a 0.625 inch magnet height.

How does this compare to other vintage-style Tele bridge pickups?

The Antiquity competes directly with the Fender Pure Vintage Telecaster Bridge, Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot Tele Bridge, and Lollar Imperial Tele Bridge. Seymour Duncan's hand-wound Santa Barbara construction and traditional potting process deliver consistent vintage character with modern reliability, making it a strong choice for players prioritizing authentic period response.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge Pickup For Telecaster

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge captures the articulate, bell-like clarity that defined classic Telecaster recordings. Hand-wound and potted in the traditional manner, this pickup delivers the vintage character of early single-coil designs without the noise floor that plagues aged units pulled from vintage instruments. Home studios and session work benefit from this pickup's direct bridge between vintage-inspired tone and reliable, consistent studio performance.

Tone & Electrical Character

Measuring 6.4K DC ohms with 2.1 henries of inductance, the Antiquity maintains note definition across the frequency spectrum, translating to clear, articulate recordings that sit well in a mix. The Q factor of 2.05 ensures a smooth, natural roll-off that avoids harshness while preserving the upper-midrange snap essential to Telecaster bridge-position character—critical for cutting through in dense session arrangements.

Handmade Construction & Materials

Each unit is hand-wound and handmade in Santa Barbara, California using hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets with period-correct pole stagger. The pickup is wound top-coming with south polarity magnets, then lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax using vintage-style cloth wire, ensuring consistent performance and rejection of microphonic feedback during recording sessions.

Key Features

Hand-wound in Santa Barbara, California
Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets with period-correct pole stagger
DC Resistance: 6.4K ohms
Inductance: 2.1 henries
Q Factor: 2.05
Lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax
Vintage-style push-back cloth wire
Top coming winding direction with south polarity
Top pickup length: 2.870", width: 0.770"
Bottom pickup length: 2.885", width: 1.510"
Total pickup height: 0.678", magnet height: 0.625"
Height adjustment: 6/32 round head slotted screws with all-flush magnet pattern

This pickup combines scrupulous vintage specifications with hand-crafted American manufacturing, delivering the sonic authenticity and recording-session reliability that professional studios and producers demand from their Telecaster rigs.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States